Znojmo (Znaim)-Austria’s national ice hockey team has lost the first of two World Cup test games against the Czech Republic. The ruling world champion lost the ÖEHV selection on Thursday in Znojmo 0: 4 (0: 1.0: 1.0: 2). The return game will take place on Saturday (5:30 p.m./Live ORF Sport +) in Linz, from where a surprising World Cup reinforcement announces itself. Black-Wings striker Brian Lebler stands in front of his comeback in the national team.